Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Species:
smilacina
ID:
549018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 459 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548350

Common Names

  • Smilax Dutchman's Pipe
  • Aristolochia smilacina
  • Smilax Pipevine

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Synonyms

  • Aristolochia saxicola Hoehne [unknown]
  • Howardia smilacina Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Aristolochia smilacina (also called Smilax Birthwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is a woody climber with heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aristolochia smilacina is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristolochia smilacina is yellow-greenish in color with a tubular shape. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristolochia smilacina is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aristolochia smilacina

Aristolochia smilacina is native to North America and can be found in the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Aristolochia smilacina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristolochia smilacina?

Aristolochia smilacina

What is the common name of Aristolochia smilacina?

Smilacina Dutchman's Pipe

What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia smilacina?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Aristolochia genus

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,

Species in the Aristolochiaceae family

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,